CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,390 km
6,456 miles
HED
Herendeen Bay
United States
Distance
10,390 km
6,456 mi / 5,610 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
north

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CAI HED
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Herendeen Bay Airport
IATA Code CAI HED
ICAO Code HECA AK33
City Cairo Herendeen Bay
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Anchorage
Elevation 382 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 55.800000, -160.900000

Cairo (CAI) to Herendeen Bay (HED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Herendeen Bay Airport (HED) in Herendeen Bay, United States is 10,390 kilometers (6,456 miles / 5,610 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:12 in Cairo, it's 03:12 in Herendeen Bay. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Herendeen Bay (HED) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 349° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Herendeen Bay Airport (HED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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